Rhode Island § 9-2-17 § 9-2-17. Joinder of registered owner and operator of motor vehicle as defendants in action for negligence.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 9-2-17 — § 9-2-17. Joinder of registered owner and operator of motor vehicle as defendants in action for negligence.

Rhode Island § 9-2-17

Title 9COURTS and CIVIL PROCEDURE–PROCEDURE GENERALLY

Ch. 9-2Parties

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Bluebook

R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-2-17 (2026).

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§ 9-2-17. Joinder of registered owner and operator of motor vehicle as defendants in action
               for negligence.
A plaintiff may join the registered owner and operator of a motor vehicle in an action
            to recover damages for negligence. Nothing herein shall be deemed to deprive the owner
            or operator of any defense he or she may have.
         

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